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Diabetes

Bariatric Surgery Exacerbates PDR

Patients develop more eye complications, such as intraocular hemorrhage, glaucoma and retinal vein occlusion.
February 24, 2020

Look for a Reduction in CNFL in Diabetes Patients

People with prediabetes also show early signs of a reduction in corneal nerve fiber length.
February 19, 2020

OCT-A on Par with FA for New Vessel Growth

The noninvasive technique even showed greater sensitivity in some cases.
January 24, 2020

DR Severity Drives Post-op Visual Acuity Gains

Still, this wasn’t always the case in eyes with a higher baseline VA before the procedure.
January 23, 2020

AI Now an ADA Standard

The technology is touted as a viable alternative to traditional screening approaches for DR.
January 3, 2020

Supermarkets Embrace AI Exams for Diabetic Retinopathy

Ready or not, a major chain is bringing the technology into its stores.
December 18, 2019

OCT-A Artifacts Common in DR

The most often seen involved shadow, defocus and movement.
December 16, 2019

Nerve Loss May Indicate Kidney Problems

Study found reduced corneal nerve fiber density was tied to low creatinine blood levels in patients with diabetes.
December 13, 2019

Therapy Reduces DR Risk in OSA Patients

CPAP lowers the prevalence of this condition by 10%.
November 18, 2019

Look Out For Lens Thinning With Insulin

Its HbA1C-lowering glycemic effect may be the culprit.
November 14, 2019